Surrey news: Staines 24/7 bingo hall gets green light despite fears of 'out-and-out gambling centre'

Surrey news: Staines 24/7 bingo hall gets green light despite fears of 'out-and-out gambling centre'

A planning inspector has overturned Spelthorne Borough Council's decision to refuse permission for a round-the-clock bingo venue in Staines town centre.The former NatWest branch on the High Street will now be transformed into a 61-seat gambling establishment catering exclusively to adults, following a successful appeal against the council's rejection.Local authority members had voted against the controversial scheme in November 2025, arguing it …